LCBC Church Messages

When it comes to serving others, God didn’t just tell us how to do it well—he showed us. It’s time to start seeing love as a verb. Date: November 10, 2019 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Slacktivism][1]

Our society wants to see change, but we aren’t always working to make it happen. As a follower of Jesus, we have an even greater reason to fight slacktivism—and increase our capacity for compassion. Date: November 3, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Slacktivism][1]

Insecurity around finances can be the biggest thief of peace in our lives. But God has given us an opportunity to demonstrate our trust in him...if we're willing to put him to the test. Date: October 27, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Going Under][1]

We don't have to wait until our time runs out to realize the brevity of life. Living with wisdom today means we don't have to live with regret tomorrow. What choices do we need to make to give our valuable time to what matters most? Date: October 20, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Going Under][1]

If we're serious about finding breathing room, we have to start choosing discipline. Are you ready to put in the work? Date: October 13, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Going Under][1]

When our lives are filled to the brim it can be tempting to wear "Busy" like a badge of honor. But God knows the importance of margin for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It's time to pencil in some breathing room. Date: October 6, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Going Under][1]

We live in a world of labels—those that others give us and those that we give ourselves. But the only labels that really define us are the ones that God gives us. Are you willing to embrace what Jesus says about you? Date: September 29, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Unqualified][1]

Some of us feel unqualified because of what we've done, but some feel unqualified because of what we've missed. When we get bogged down by the "thens" or "whens" in our lives, we leave no room for God to work in our NOW. Are you choosing to be faithful in the moment you're in? Date: September 22, 2019 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Unqualified][1]

When we think of all the ways we've failed, it can be overwhelming. Our first instinct is usually to give up or try harder. But God is not in love with a future version of us—and the first step towards real transformation is a real relationship with him. Date: September 15, 2019 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [Unqualified][1]

We all have parts of our past that affect our future. But if the lineage of Jesus teaches us anything, it's that God uses imperfect people to do incredible things. Date: September 8, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Unqualified][1]

As followers of Jesus, we are called to invest in the lives of others and invite them along with us to experience a relationship with him. If we want to share the remarkable life that God has called us to, we have to own that opportunity. Are you ready to invest and invite? Date: September 1, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Own It][1]

If we don't own the undertow of our selfishness, it will own us. When we decide to put others before ourselves and serve them, it not only grows us, but keeps us in line with the fruit of the Spirit—and further away from sin. Date: August 25, 2019 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Own It][1]

For most of us, showing up at church has become more of a task than an opportunity to spend time with God. But when we realize how to refresh our time with God, we can take advantage of the chance we have to show up regularly, repeatedly, and engaged. Date: August 18, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Own It][1]

If we want to keep our life moving in the right direction, we have to be intentional about who we invite into our circles. When is the last time you evaluated the relationships in your life? Date: August 11, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Own It][1]

There's a difference between being religious and being a life changed by Christ—and it comes from being born again. We celebrated 151 people who went public with their decision to put their trust in Jesus this weekend! Date: August 4, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Baptism Weekend][1]

When Jesus told us to love others, he meant everyone - even those who have hurt us. How can we release others of their debts and choose to forgive them? Date: June 30, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [Get Off My Lawn][1]

When we're distracted by our own lives and our own wants, we can miss why God placed us where he did in our own neighborhood. How can we really start loving others with no strings attached? Date: June 23, 2019 Speaker: Matt Parks Series: [Get Off My Lawn][1]

Jesus tells us to love others. But there's a difference between knowing we should love people and actually loving them—and the difference might start right in our own homes. Date: June 16, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Get Off My Lawn][1]

It can be hard to find the time to even speak to our neighbors, much less love them. But when we learn to slow down and allow ourselves to be interrupted, we create an opportunity to be a good neighbor just by being home. Date: June 9, 2019 Speaker: John Wilkinson Series: [Get Off My Lawn][1]

When we hear the command to love God and love people, it sounds easy. Love those who love us, who are easy to love, who deserve our love. But what if the call to love our neighbor wasn't just a nice idea...but a way of life? Date: June 2, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [Get Off My Lawn][1]

In our lowest moments, it can be hard to see God's providence. But when we choose to trust God's heart even when we can't see his hand, we give ourselves the opportunity to come out of those moments better than we were before. Are you willing to learn from the lows? Date: May 26, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell Series: [When Purpose Hides][1]

It’s hard to believe God has a plan when our lives are spiraling out of control or we’ve hit rock bottom. But what if he uses our circumstances to fuel a sense of purpose and passion for us in the future? Furthermore, what if God has placed us in a unique position to spark purpose and hope in someone else’s life, to change the trajectory of their future? Date: May 19, 2019 Speaker: Jason Mitchell...

When we're in the space between what we hope God will do and what he actually does, it can be easy to fall into fear and anxiety. But our God has a plan–and the meantime is when we can lean on what we know is true about his plan for us. Date: May 12, 2019 Speaker: Leslie McCarthy Series: [When Purpose Hides][1]

When God blesses us in our lives, it isn't just for our benefit. Too often we choose to put self-preservation ahead of God's plan for us—but what would he be able to do through us if we realized it isn't all about us? Join us as we learn more about the story of Esther and the concept of providence. Date: May 5, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [When Purpose Hides][1]

When we're in the middle of the mess, it's hard to imagine that God is still working. But the truth is that he has positioned us right where we are today—and when we trust that there is a good plan, we can trust that God's providence will work through it. Date: April 28, 2019 Speaker: David Ashcraft Series: [When Purpose Hides][1]